GeoScan - Utility Locating Technician Trainee - Burnaby

About GeoScan

GeoScan is a leader in utility locating, GIS mapping, geophysics, and surveying across Western Canada. We are committed to innovation, accuracy, and safety, ensuring top-tier service for our clients. Our core values—excellence, honesty, community, and continuous improvement—drive everything we do.

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About the Role

With offices in Burnaby, Kelowna, Victoria, and Courtenay, BC, we are looking for enthusiastic Utility Locating Technician Trainee wanting to further their careers and grow with our passionate and forward-thinking team. We are the only locating provider in BC with Registered Utility Locator Technicians (RULT) and we take pride in our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Our technicians locate underground utilities on-site using geophysical equipment such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), interpret and mark results, collecting data to draft detailed reports such as Subsurface Utilities Engineering (SUE).

The ideal candidate will have an industry-related qualification and utility locating experience. Knowledge of GPR systems is an asset.

As our Utility Locating Technician Trainee, your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Visiting various work sites (will be required to work in all weather conditions), some out of town for a couple of days or weeks assignment
• Assisting the technicians on field
• Reading and interpreting site plans, construction print data and maps, to assist in location of subsurface utility facilities
• Locating and marking subsurface utilities with a range of geophysical tools
• Following all health and safety protocols

On your resume, we will be looking for the following:

• Valid class 5 BC driver's license as required for use of company vehicle
• Previous construction or trade experience is an asset
• Experience in geophysical surveys, land surveying, or geomatics is an asset
• Strong computer literacy, including expertise in AutoCAD, ArcGIS and GPS is an asset

During the interview process, we will be looking for:

• How you demonstrate our shared value set of excellence (pushing yourself to be the very best), innovation (your ability to try new things and be okay with failing), community (how you give to your community, either micro or macro) and honesty (how you own your mistakes, even if it might mean you don't always look as good as you hoped)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: your ability to communicate to all levels of an organization with a positive, proactive attitude. This includes understanding how to read a room and meet the needs of the team
• Examples of excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills through asking good questions and completing solid analysis
• Examples of your ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as collaboratively across several teams
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Capable of improvising and troubleshooting in the field
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
• Knowledge or interest in underground utility construction methods
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Why GeoScan?

• Group Benefits and Company Match RRSP start immediately
• Three weeks' vacation (with the ability to purchase more)
• Paid Sick and Family Responsibility Time
• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Paid Training Programs including Educational Assistance (we invest in people)

GeoScan is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single document. While we appreciate all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.